Five rescued after boat capsizes off Saturna Island
Five people were rescued after their boat struck a reef and capsized near Saturna Island. All occupants were wearing life-jackets and declined medical assistance.
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Doctors Urge Early Stroke Recognition in Elderly; Time-Critical Treatment Can Preserve Brain Function
Stroke specialists urge families to recognize early warning signs and seek immediate emergency care, emphasizing that rapid treatment at comprehensive stroke centers can preserve brain function and reduce disability through advanced therapies like thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy.
Dual-target CAR-T therapy attacks glioblastoma and its immune support system
McMaster University researchers developed a CAR-T immunotherapy targeting both glioblastoma cancer cells and tumor-supporting macrophages via GPNMB protein, showing tumor elimination in preclinical models.
Severe COVID-19 linked to eightfold TB risk spike, vaccination appears protective
Chilean cohort study of 3.6M adults found severe COVID-19 hospitalization associated with 8.9x higher TB risk within one year, with vaccination appearing to reduce this association.
Influenza B gana presencia en invierno: síntomas y grupos de riesgo
La influenza B se posiciona como el segundo virus respiratorio más circulante en Chile durante el invierno. Expertos advierten sobre síntomas y recomiendan vacunación urgente en grupos de riesgo.
Mater Dei Salvador autorizado para transplante renal com técnica robótica inédita
Hospital Mater Dei Salvador recebe autorização do Ministério da Saúde para realizar transplantes renais e prepara implementação de técnica robótica inédita no Norte e Nordeste, liderada pelo cirurgião Nilo Jorge Leão.
Blood biomarker NfL may signal faster Alzheimer's decline in men than women
A new review finds that plasma neurofilament light chain (NfL), a blood biomarker for neurodegeneration, may indicate more advanced Alzheimer's disease in men than women at identical levels, challenging one-size-fits-all clinical interpretation.
Dengue y chikungunya en retroceso mientras virus respiratorios avanzan en Argentina
El Boletín Epidemiológico Nacional de Argentina reporta descenso en dengue y chikungunya, mientras infecciones respiratorias mantienen circulación estacional controlada. Se descartó completamente riesgo de ébola en el territorio.
Singapore to shut non-emergency 1777 ambulance hotline from 2027
Singapore's SCDF will discontinue the 1777 non-emergency ambulance hotline from January 2027 due to low usage and availability of alternative medical transport options.
Human remains discovered in Queens school chimney during construction
Human remains were found in a Queens public school chimney during odor investigation. Authorities are working to identify the deceased and determine cause of death.
La ciencia cuestiona el efecto rebote: no hay pruebas de que sea dañino para la salud
Una revisión científica de investigadores daneses y alemanes desafía la creencia de que perder y recuperar peso es perjudicial para la salud metabólica, concluyendo que no hay pruebas sólidas de daño irreversible.
Toddler pulled alive from rubble six days after Venezuela earthquakes
A three-year-old child was pulled alive from collapsed building rubble six days after devastating twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, offering a rare survival story amid widespread destruction.
Against all odds: Meghalaya's polio warriors reach the unreachable
Health workers and parents in Meghalaya traverse treacherous mountain terrain to ensure polio vaccination reaches remote villages, demonstrating extraordinary commitment to immunization despite geographic barriers.
Exame de sangue simples pode prever risco de Alzheimer anos antes dos sintomas
Estudo da NYU Langone Health identifica marcador inflamatório no hemograma associado ao risco futuro de Alzheimer e demências, podendo auxiliar na identificação precoce de pacientes em risco.
Globo estratosférico: alumnos de Zaragoza superan los 34.000 metros en experimento educativo
Alumnos de dos colegios zaragozanos lanzaron un globo de helio que alcanzó más de 34.000 metros de altitud para realizar experimentos científico-educativos con participación de familias.
Doctors warn AI self-diagnosis risks patient safety despite improved health literacy
Medical experts caution that while AI transforms healthcare, symptom checkers and self-diagnosis cannot replace clinical judgment, physical examination, and personalized medical expertise.
2-year-old rescued after six days trapped in Venezuela earthquake rubble
A 2-year-old boy was rescued alive after six days trapped under rubble from devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela that killed nearly 2,000 people. International rescue teams continue recovery efforts with renewed hope.
Monoclonal antibody ALT-100 shows promise in early ARDS trial
A proof-of-concept study demonstrates that monoclonal antibody ALT-100, targeting inflammation regulator NAMPT, significantly improves outcomes in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients with 21 ventilator-free days versus 14 in placebo group.
DNA methylation patterns predict aggressive prostate cancer behavior
Researchers identify four DNA methylation subtypes that predict prostate cancer aggressiveness, offering potential to personalize treatment and avoid over-treatment of slow-growing cases.
Dapagliflozin dramatically cuts heart failure hospitalisation in cardiomyopathy gene carriers
Dapagliflozin reduces heart failure hospitalization risk by 13% in patients carrying cardiomyopathy-linked genetic variants, with a number needed to treat of 7.7 versus 100 for non-carriers.
Lancet review affirms mRNA vaccines safe, effective across billions of doses
A comprehensive Lancet review affirms mRNA vaccines are safe and highly effective against COVID-19 and other diseases, with serious adverse effects remaining exceedingly rare despite minor side effects in some populations.
Canadian Boy Dies of Rabies After Bat Contact With No Visible Bite Marks
An 11-year-old Ontario boy died of rabies after waking with a bat on his face, with no visible bite marks. The case highlights how bat exposure risks are easily missed without immediate medical intervention.
Yale study links early bowel cancer risk to baby weight and paternal age
Yale researchers analyzing 62,000 records found that excess infant weight and older paternal age significantly increase early-onset bowel cancer risk, with Australia experiencing the world's highest rates among young adults.
Costa Rica intensifica operativo contra dengue en Orotina con 124 casos acumulados
El Ministerio de Salud de Costa Rica refuerza operativos en Orotina, que acumula 124 casos de dengue, mediante fumigaciones, inspecciones domiciliarias y campañas educativas para contener la propagación del virus.